In this episode, we begin a series looking back on the breakout sessions from our Fall Small Group Leader Gathering. Those include Evangelism, New Groups, Meetings, Serving, Philosophy of Groups, Curriculum, Biblical Community & Hospitality, Leadership Teams, and Discipe-making. Today, we begin the series with Chris Amaro, both special guest and co-host, who led a breakout session on Starting New Groups & Multiplication. Listen and see how starting groups is like the movie, A Wonderful Life.

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Jay Gordon is the Small Groups Minister at The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Chris Amaro is an IT professional and serves as a Small Group Leader and Elder at Brook Hills.

In this episode, Jay and Chris discuss ten thoughts on pursuing the spiritual growth of your group members. Here are the thoughts we'll dive into.

1. Pray for the spiritual growth of your group.
2. Expect spiritual growth. Don't be content without it.
3. Model spiritual maturity for them.
High Potency + Clear Communication + Close Proximity + God's Hand = Maximum Impact (Maximum Spiritual Growth)
4. Be transparent about your spiritual highs and lows.
5. Help them Build spiritual disciplines.
a. Get them in the Word daily.
b. Get them praying daily.
c. Encourage scripture memory
6. Expose them to challenging activities. (Let them stretch their faith.)
7. Expose them to examples of spiritual maturity.
8. Challenge the group with specific steps they can take.
Hear Chris' reaction to the too-general statement, "Y'all go and be better Christians this week."
9. Once you build a relationship, don't be afraid to ask some probing questions.
a. What are you reading in the Bible?
b. How is God growing you?
c. Would you consider reading a Bible plan with me?
10. Consider entering an intentional discipleship relationship with a few people in your group. See the link below.

Disciple-making Quick Start Guide

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Jay Gordon is the Small Groups Minister at The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Chris Amaro is an IT professional and serves as a Small Group Leader and Elder at Brook Hills.

In this episode, we'll hear our Pastor, Matt Mason, as we look back to the Fall 2024 Small Group Leader Gathering. His talk is entitled Three Big "Ones": Encouragement for Ministry and Mission. It includes One Passion: Cultivating our Walk with the Lord, One Posture: Eager Reception of God's Word and Application of It, and One Mission: Gospel Conversations. Listen in to be encouraged by Matt's talk.

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Jay Gordon is the Small Groups Minister at The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Chris Amaro is an IT professional and serves as a Small Group Leader and Elder at Brook Hills.